Not sure if they can repair it or will just have to order a new piece of carpet. Let us know what you find out.
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Had a small riding mover battery tip over in my cargo area, left a small burn hole down to the matting about the size of a quarter. Can this be repaired or do I need to replace it? Thanks in advance.
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I am sure it can be repaired, But the correct thing to do would be find a replacement, Check with some of the upholstery shops and see what they say.
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or get a new mat to cover the area - -
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...php?cPath=1350
you'll also see them offered on the 'parts for sale' section of the forum . .
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...ale-wanted-53/
here's one with logo:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...with-logo.html
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...php?cPath=1350
you'll also see them offered on the 'parts for sale' section of the forum . .
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...ale-wanted-53/
here's one with logo:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...with-logo.html
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I used to have some condos that I rented out. Occasionally someone would move out and leave a cigarette burn in the carpet. What I'd do is take a sharp pair os scissors and take clippings of good carpet from a number of inconspicuous places. Then I'd cut out the burned fibers and put some Elmer's glue down and then the clipped fibers. Then I'd put something on it like a paint to hold it in place can and let it dry. After that I'd use a fork to brush it up to match the rest of the carpet. It fixed it most times.
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Be sure that you have neutralized all of the acid too, or it will continue to deteriorate as a bigger and bigger area. For this reason, I would just replace the cargo mat and the padding. Be sure to wash the floor underneath well while you have it all out.
May be overkill, but I worked with motorcycle batteries for a lot of years. Battery acid is nasty and just doesn't give up without a fight.
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May be overkill, but I worked with motorcycle batteries for a lot of years. Battery acid is nasty and just doesn't give up without a fight.
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